Nation?s ?2nd Most Dangerous City? To Lay Off Nearly Half Of Police Force

[Lumi]

Nation?s ?2nd Most Dangerous City? To Lay Off Nearly Half Of Police Force

Bob Holt
New Jersey Newsroom
December 5, 2010

Financial troubles in Camden continue. Despite pleas from local residents, one of the most crime-riddled cities in the United States is about to lay off about half of its public safety forces.
Camden City Council approved the layoff proposal unanimously on Thursday in spite of angry arguments from workers and residents to find a way to save the jobs.

Camden has a small tax base and relies on the state for most of its funding. Meanwhile, New Jersey?s budget cuts have gone statewide.

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[rusty]

Great article Lumi.Unreal!!

 

[Lumi]

Great article Lumi.Unreal!!

It is an alarming trend all over the Nation Rusty.

I posted an article 6 months ago :shrug: about how a Police department in Ohio has almost been completely shut down. One patrol officer on the night shift for 230 sq miles (just trying to remember figures) :shrug:

The Judges response to the citizens, "Buy a gun"